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The Rocks Station: A celebration of farming excellence
The Templetons farm an award-winning sheep and beef property near Middlemarch.
Interaction between man, dog and sheep
You can get really close and see everything at the Horowhenua Show dog trials.
Nigel Woodhead helps Primary Sector Council release new vision for agriculture
"Someone has to step up and fight the good fight" says 2017 Young Farmer of Year winner.
Time-slots still available for fishing day
The annual Stratford kids' trout fishing day is fast approaching.
Best of the best compete in Taranaki Shears
There was plenty of talent at the 2019 Taranaki Shears in Stratford.
Horse rider wins Trans-Tasman event
A winning 120km endurance ride has proved horse riding is in Pip's blood.
Crowds flock to 110th Stratford A&P Show
More than 9000 adults came through the gates over the weekend.
Stag sale expected to draw buyers from far and wide
Foveran Deer Park's 37th annual elite sire stag sale takes place in January.
Greyhounds fit for every life style
A stall at the A&P Show featured friendly, cuddly grey hounds.
Equestrians take in volcanic plateau scenery during epic challenge
More than 50 riders competed in endurance events ranging from 24km to 120km.
Madcap first day for New Zealand's newest rodeo club
It was all go on Saturday at the Mad Bull Rodeo Club.
Two out of three for Kiwi shears team in Australia tests
Kiwis come out on top for woolhandling, blades shearing but miss out on machine shear win.
Canadian shearer Pauline Bolay attempts world record
Eight-hour strong wool lambs bid first world record attempt by any Nth American shearer.
Te Huia's shearing record attempt postponed
Worries that sheep wouldn't meet wool weight at nine-hour merino wethers record attempt.
Kiwi Aussie wins a sentimental journey back to the Goldies
New Zealander Aroha Garvin is Australia's only world woolhandling champion.
Record hopefuls warm-up at Taranaki Shears
Taranaki Show a training ground for two of the summer's world shearing record attempts.
Hawke's Bay's top forestry award has woman's touch
Hawke's Bay's Kere Elliot is the third woman to take a top forestry award this year.
Dairy goats return to feature at Whangārei A&P show
Whangārei A&P Show is a chance to celebrate farming.
Riders gather in Kihikihi for 70th Gold Cup
Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Hamilton Pony Clubs teams are expected to be tough competition.
Women shearers target world record
Four women aiming to set first four-stand lamb shearing world record in Turangi next year.
Zanda McDonald Award winners pay a flying visit to NZ
Shannon Landmark & Luke Evans flew into the Waitaki Valley township on a Pilatus aircraft.
A first as South hosts horse endurance event
The championship has never been south of Christchurch.
Secret of Horowhenua Taste Trail's success
The popular Horowhenua Taste Trail to have a change of format next year.
Aussies want recognition like 'rock star' Kiwi shearers
Sports Shear Australia has still not got the nod from the Australian Sports Commission.
Parlato kids steal farm show
Opiki cousins nearly make a clean sweep in kids section at Horowhenua rural show.
'Magic' West Otago A and P Show has everyone smiling
Organisers estimated several thousand visitors came through the gates.
Stacey Te Huia's shearing record bid from the heart
Merino wethers record bid doubles as a fundraiser for suicide awareness programmes.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Chaffey champing at the bit for shearing competition
Women and Wool shearing winner is right on board now - four competitions, four finals.
Sheep farmers enjoy success at NZ Agricultural Show
James Hoban and Andrew Sidey took home a fair share of ribbons for their Corriedale sheep.
Farmers embrace Melbourne Cup glamour
Farming couple opens home to family, friends and fellow rural neighbours for garden party.
Strong interest in wool auction at NZ Agricultural Show
Standing room only as event attracted wide interest from growers and the general public.